“The Sheer Violence of
Teenager’s Death Reverberated Around The Country Causing Everybody To Pause”
Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan has appealed to those involved in
the Drogheda feud to stop.
He was speaking at the Holy Family Church in Ballsgrove, the
home parish of murdered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods.
The bishop led the congregation in a special hour-long prayer
service this afternoon.
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Bishop Deenihan. "Feud At Risk Of Degenerating Into Cycle Of Violence That Will Destroy Everything In Its Path"
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He told them that the bitter dispute "runs the risk of
degenerating into a cycle of violence that will destroy everything in its
path".
Among those in attendance were Keane's brother and
sister. The teenager was abducted last weekend and murdered.
His dismembered remains were left at several locations in Dublin
during the week. His death is believed to be connected to the feud in
Drogheda.
Speaking to RTÉ News afterwards, Bishop Deenihan said enough
people had suffered and that violence "leads to nowhere".
He said there was a community that was terrified and was
suffering because of the feud.
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Bishop Deenihan, who will visit the family this evening, said
there was a huge sense of fear following the murder.
He said no family should have to go through this.
Bishop Deenihan said the sheer violence of the teenager's death
reverberated around the country and "caused everybody to pause".
"Drug fights like these are the result or consequence of
social drug taking in rural Ireland," he said.
Prayers were said for those affected by the recent events in the
town.
The Gardaí who risk their lives every day to protect the
community in Drogheda were also prayed for during the service.
Candles were lit by those in attendance.
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